February 2024 by Marc H-L
Went for afternoon tea with my wife and mother-in-law, we all thoroughly enjoyed the food, tea and service. The hotel itself has a great country ambience about it.
December 2023 by Sam Cripps
Good food, excellent service and a lovely atmosphere.Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating
October 2023 by HARCOURT RARE BREEDS
The food was good, service exceptional and we had a lovely
August 2023 by Nick_D_huntly
Good: Service level from the staff was very high The starters and dessert were both very good The wine list was comprehensive, though the mark-up was much higher that expected. Average: After-dinner coffee had no petit-fours option and was accompanied by very soft (almost soggy!) shortbread Poor: The main was incredibly dissappointing - very overcooked hake in overly vinegared broth. Value: Terrible. Very expensive and not a place we'll be revisiting.
July 2023 by Bart van Eijck
(Translated by Google) We had dinner here in July 2023 after a selection in the Michelin app. Something really good after 9 days of fried food. And good it is, delicious cocktails before you sit down at the table and there you will enjoy delicious and well-prepared dishes. For dessert, have the strawberries in yoghurt. I couldn't get enough of it.A solid 5 points from me. And a very justified knife and fork from Michelin.(Original)We hebben hier in juli 2023 gegeten na een selectie in de Michelin app. Na 9 dagen gefrituurd eten even iets echt goeds. En goed is het, zalige cocktails voordat je aan tafel gaat en daar ga je genieten van heerlijke en goed bereide gerechten. Neem als dessert de aarbeien in yoghurt. Ik kon er geen genoeg van krijgen.Een dikke 5 punten wat mij betreft. En een zeer terecht mesje en vorkje van Michelin.
June 2023 by Partney
After returning from walking ?The Morrone?, we popped into the hotel to book a table for the evening. I gave details, man, time, and everything seemed fine. A moment later, we were questioned as to whether we were residents, we stated we just wanted dinner at the restaurant, then told bluntly that we could not book. That was rude enough, but moments later a couple overheard us and told us they had just booked a table, the only difference was their attire, we were in walking gear. The young man we spoke to as we entered was extremely helpful and as we were leaving asked if we had booked ok, and was surprised to hear we were unable to get a table. So rude and clearly they didn?t want ?our sorts? in their hotel or bar! Terrible experience, one we will never forget.
June 2023 by Quest26911774420
Made reservations and came a considerable distance with visiting friends to treat them to the "wood-fired Sunday roast" at the Fife Arms Clunie Restaurant. Bad sign that they seemed surprised to see us, then seated us in an otherwise empty dining room. Service was lovely. Wait staff were excellent. Starters (a soup, and a leek dish) were slow to arrive but tasty. Then the "Sunday roast" - when it finally arrived an hour later - was almost inedible. Beef was both tough and improperly carved, so very stringy. Managed to saw off a few bits. Gravy good, but Yorkshire puddings - probably store-bought and in the oven all day - were dried to a crisp and tasteless. The "roasted potatoes" couldn't be cut with our steak knives, as they were impossibly tough and dried out. Really shockingly bad food, honestly. Deeply disappointed to have subjected our friends to such a meal... and paid an eye-watering sum for the experience. The dining room itself is extraordinary, but couldn't rescue the catastrophe of the meal. Sorry, but just couldn't possibly recommend.
June 2023 by Richard Belcher
Overall the experience was great and exactly what we came for. The food was fantastic - we had the beef wellington. Unfortunately it was let down a bit by the service. Most of the staff were friendly and attentive however when I sent some wine back as it tasted off and had pieces of cork in it the Sommelier came out to challenge me which isn?t something I?ve ever had happen to me before. Overall it was great as a one-off experience.
August 2022 by Toze29
We visited The Clunie whilst staying in Braemar after having it recommended to us. The whole hotel is quirky, a magnet for American tourists who fill the place, it feels like a Scottish version of Disney land which they clearly love. The decor is certainly interesting, although in the dining room it hasn't hit the mark, giving an oppressive and not warm feeling to the room. The food was good local fare, some dishes not working with balance of flavours, my cod main severely lacking in flavour and my husband's venison was unbalanced with the venison beautifully cooked but drowned by the rest of the dish being too strong. The starters and desserts were delicious. There is a lack of training with the staff in what fine dining should offer, lovely people but some clearly have never worked in a good restaurant and it shows, more training required to reach the standard the owners are clearly looking for. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Braemar, cost is about right, not too expensive but about average for a nice meal and evening out.
August 2022 by longy29
We visited The Clunie whilst staying in Braemar after having it recommended to us. The whole hotel is quirky, a magnet for American tourists who fill the place, it feels like a Scottish version of Disney land which they clearly love. The decor is certainly interesting, although in the dining room it hasn't hit the mark, giving an oppressive and not warm feeling to the room. The food was good local fare, some dishes not working with balance of flavours, my cod main severely lacking in flavour and my husband's venison was unbalanced with the venison beautifully cooked but drowned by the rest of the dish being too strong. The starters and desserts were delicious. There is a lack of training with the staff in what fine dining should offer, lovely people but some clearly have never worked in a good restaurant and it shows, more training required to reach the standard the owners are clearly looking for. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Braemar, cost is about right, not too expensive but about average for a nice meal and evening out.
August 2022 by Lynn Fernandes
My boyfriend and I loved our meal here. The vibe was warm, chic but also not stuffy. We had spent all day hiking around the area and really wanted to treat ourselves. The sommelier was so approachable and her recommendation was spot on for us and our Beef Wellington! We enjoyed the food, presentation, the staff and the dessert. Overall a lovely evening!
May 2022 by petesaund
The already established and renowned hotel had a recent complete overhaul by Hauser and Wirth,a global art dealer conglomerate, and the transformation leaves you in awe - a balance of modern and traditional with a stag centre and front in The Clunie Dining room to remind you that you are in the heart of deer country. The Picasso portrait in the drawing room did not look out of place.the panelled walls have been hand painted in a multicoloured discrete abstract way and it looks stunning The wood fired venison from local estate was of highest quality pink and tender - perfection with a red wine sauce Service was exceptional and a special thanks to Sam
May 2022 by Jack Saunders
We had a fantastic meal at the Clunie Dining Room. We had a beautiful table for 6 overlooking the wood fires in the kitchen and the dining room setting is really excellent.We were really well looked after by the team throughout the evening from cocktails in the bar to service at dinner.The food was absolutely fantastic - so good we booked to come back to the Flying Stag as we were leaving the dinner!Thank you to everyone who looked after us so well throughout our two evenings at the restaurant and pub this week.
November 2021 by Emmaline Larson
Wonderful atmosphere, tasteful decor, delicious food- I will be back again!
November 2021 by theepilgrim
Great food and fantastic friendly service from a well trained staff team. Excellent wine list and cocktail menu in quirky and lavish surroundings
